Cathy Wurzer is an American journalist and author. She and Eric Eskola are the longtime hosts of '' Almanac'' on

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. She also hosts the regional portion of '' Morning Edition'' on Minnesota Public Radio. In 2008, Wurzer published ''Tales of the Road: Highway 61'', a book about US Highway 61 and Minnesota State Highway 61 in Minnesota.

Biography

Wurzer is a graduate of Minneapolis South High School and the

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, where she obtained degrees in broadcast journalism and urban studies. Before joining ''Morning Edition'' and ''Almanac'', Wurzer worked as an anchor and reporter for WCCO-TV, Minneapolis's CBS affiliate. She was also a talk-show host for WCCO-AM radio, a producer for KMSP-TV, and political reporter for KSTP-AM radio. Wurzer was a trustee for the UW-River Falls Foundation. She is a member and past president of the

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Minnesota chapter. When not working, Wurzer enjoys riding and training horses, fly fishing, and clay sculpting. She is divorced from her ''Almanac'' co-host, Eric Eskola.

Honors and awards

Wurzer has won four Emmy Awards while at ''Almanac''.

References

Cathy Wurzer website

Sources

MPR People: Cathy Wurzer
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